anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

The pics are VERY tiny, can't get
them to get any bigger, they are about
an inch X inch.
Thanks for your help!!!!
Frankly, I have been researching alot of painted fireplaces,
YOURS is the nicest one I have seen...very natural...great job!!!

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

Hi any photos of brick fireplaces painted over Id love to see
before and after shots or just after pics. Have a grotty old fireplace
from about 1960 (no fancy mantle just a big square of ugly grey brick) and am going to attempt painting. Yr ideas would be great too.

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

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Originally Posted by Lana

Hi any photos of brick fireplaces painted over Id love to see
before and after shots or just after pics. Have a grotty old fireplace
from about 1960 (no fancy mantle just a big square of ugly grey brick) and am going to attempt painting. Yr ideas would be great too.

I'm not sure how to post pictures here but here is a link to a post in our renovation blog about the family room makeover, including before and after pictures of our fireplace. Notice the after picture has the portion above the mantle covered over.

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

I'll bet you never figured on getting this many hits on your brick painting experience, but I too am interested in your before and after photos. I've been told painting my brick would be the worst mistake I'd make. I'd like to prove them wrong.

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

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Originally Posted by shush

I'll bet you never figured on getting this many hits on your brick painting experience, but I too am interested in your before and after photos. I've been told painting my brick would be the worst mistake I'd make. I'd like to prove them wrong.

I was very hesitant as well. It was my wife, the adventurous one, who gave it a go.

She used primer then the paint. And, was really helped, according to her was that the primer was first tinted to be the same colour as the paint. It was very tedioius work but, yes, worked out very nicely, thanks!

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

I tried Brick-ANew with great results if anybody is still interested in how their product works. The kit comes with everything that you need and great instructions, so it makes the $200 really worth it. I ordered several different things from them, here are some of my favorites on their site:

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

I too am painting a fireplace and would love to see any pictures or how to's availabe.

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Originally Posted by hockeyguy

I tried Brick-ANew with great results if anybody is still interested in how their product works. The kit comes with everything that you need and great instructions, so it makes the $200 really worth it. I ordered several different things from them, here are some of my favorites on their site:

I have used brick-anew on my brick fireplace which was an ugly red brick wall. This brick wall was from floor to ceiling which went from my den and into the living room. There's fireplaces in both rooms. I was very nervous at first and after a year of searching brick-anew testimonials and photos I decided to order the kit and do it. It was the best thing I ever did. It involves a 5 step process but once you get the brick covered with the base coat it was fun and easy to use. I only wished that I had done it ten years ago when we bought this house. It's made a world of difference in both rooms and has enabled me to decorate and enjoy the brightness of the rooms. I had to order extra paint, since the area of brick wall which surrounds both den and living room with much more coverage than the average brick walls. For the money it was well worth it. I am 71 yrs. old and if I can do it I'm sure anyone can. I have always done painting myself for many years and am picky about the final aspect of the job. I have recived compliments galore and the beauty of it all is that it's much easier to dust the brick wall which I never was able to clean before. If you would like before and after photos of my project email me and I will email you photos.

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

I Ordered The Brick Anew Kit And Just Finished Painting My Fireplace, Which Had Been Painted A Solid Color Previously. I Love The Results And Would Recommend It To Anyone. It Was Very Easy To Use And I Was Able To Finish It In 4 Hours. It Did Help That The Bricks Had Been Painted Before As The Base Coat Went On Easily. It Looks So Much Better Than Painting With A Solid Color.

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

Busy Mom...
I just posted some photos of what I used from Bricks Anew that you look at under eyes2020 photos. It was easy and as good as promised. Mine has been on the fireplace about 2 years and no problems. What you actually get from them was more than enough for a standard fireplace. The base coat is a larger can of paint but the others are actually bottles with screw tops you can close up and go back later and adjust if you like. They give you everything you need. I am not sure the photos I posted really give you a good idea of the transformation of the room but I woud do it again in an instant.The first paint stroke is the hardest because it is the scariest!

anyone tried Brick-Anew for painting a fireplace???

I would love pictures of your fireplace too, but I just joined and can't PM you yet. I don't want to put my email here. I'm wanting to paint my floor to ceiling fireplace too. I have converted from wood-burning to gas logs. I have a mantle but it's free-floating. I would love to add the full mantle, sides, etc. I see there are places where you can buy them already put together. Might be best for me since I doubt I could do that myself. Just a little pricey for me right now. Looks like your paint job has been very popular here!